Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 7 months after the ZS8 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S4300 matches up against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 compared to the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and ZS8.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S4300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.